Hyderabad: Telangana Minister for IT and Industries D. Sridhar Babu on Wednesday announced a major partnership with Japan’s Toho Koki Seisakusho Co., Ltd. The agreement will establish India’s first Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) Pad Technologies Hub in Hyderabad.
The ₹8 crore facility will be housed inside T-Works, India’s largest prototyping centre. Created by the Telangana government, T-Works will offer the hub as an open-access platform for research, hands-on learning, and tech collaboration.
Telangana CMP pad tech hub opens doors to global chip expertise
Speaking at the launch, Sridhar Babu said the hub will connect Indian companies, startups, and students to world-class semiconductor technology. “This is another step in Telangana’s mission to build global linkages for India’s semiconductor drive,” he said.
He noted that Indian researchers will now have direct access to CMP technology right in Hyderabad for the first time. This would boost innovation and reduce reliance on overseas exposure.
Takuya Nishimura, Global Business Head at Toho Koki, welcomed the partnership. “CMP pad technology is a key part of chip-making. We are proud to support India’s self-reliance goals through this hub,” he said.
Joginder Tanikella, CEO of T-Works, signed the MoU on behalf of the state.
With this move, Telangana places itself at the heart of India’s semiconductor ambitions. It also provides local talent with a rare chance to tap into advanced Japanese manufacturing know-how.
The launch of India’s first Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) Pad Technologies Hub at T-Works is a proud moment for Telangana and a significant milestone for the nation’s semiconductor journey. Partnering with Japan’s Toho Koki Seisakusho Co., Ltd. brings world-class expertise… pic.twitter.com/smB8dP2Qit
— Sridhar Babu Duddilla (@OffDSB) August 28, 2025